Early years: first experiences
Townhouse Publishing Ltd Run Ralph Run
Book SynopsisThis clever twist on Aesop's fable includes a laced wooden shoe for practice, plus Ralph's super-simple instructions for how to tie laces.
£9.49
Happy Yak Hello Sleep
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£7.59
Pan Macmillan No More Nappies Sticker Activity Book
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£6.99
Pan Macmillan No More Nappies: A Potty-Training Book
Book SynopsisGold Winner of the Junior Design Awards Best Baby Books 0-2 Years.The Big Steps series is designed to help little ones cope with everyday experiences in their lives. In No More Nappies, meet Millie and Mo – two adorable toddlers who are ready to ditch their nappies and learn how to use the potty. Follow the ups and downs of their potty-training journey brought to life with fun flaps and mechanisms. Each page has really helpful potty-training tips for parents and carers that are endorsed by The Good Play Guide and leading Early Years Consultant, Dr Amanda Gummer. With delightful illustrations from Marion Cocklico, No More Nappies is a brilliant way to introduce potty-training in a fun and relatable way.For more toddler tips read I'm Not Sleepy: Helping Toddlers Go To Sleep and I'm Starting Nursery.Trade ReviewWonderfully engaging and interactive. * Gemma, Metcalfe-Beckers, The Mutha.Hood *The Big Steps books are a great way of introducing children to different life skills and building their confidence and familiarity with doing them. Watching characters their own age experience different things goes a long way in letting children know that they are normal, healthy and not scary. The children enjoyed pointing to the different pictures, opening flaps and naming objects, which is fantastic for helping to build their vocabulary and prepare them for learning to read. The book is also sturdy enough for enthusiastic hands. Our testers found the little tips at the bottom of the page useful and in one case, they helped to transform a reluctant dresser into someone who is happy to get dressed most mornings! -- Dr Amanda Gummer * Dr Gummer's Good Play Guide *Campbell Books has come up with a range of books to help your little one tackle the milestones of growing up. It’s Big Steps series covers topics such as sleep and fussy eating and of course, in No More Nappies, potty training. Featuring the super-cute Millie and Mo each page follows their progress as they journey out of nappies. It’s a very hands-on board book so little ones can get involved and there are plenty of pockets and gadgets to keep them interested and maybe spark their enthusiasm for the task -- Made For Mums
£6.99
Dorling Kindersley Ltd My Very First Bible Stories 2
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£8.54
Abrams In My Heart
Book SynopsisA unique, visually stunning feelings book from the author/illustrator team behind Hello In There!Trade Review"With flaps to lift throughout, it's a book about giving and receiving with surprises throughout. This book of sharing is part of the Growing Hearts series celebrating the milestones of a toddler's emotional development." -- The Big Issue
£12.59
Sweet Cherry Publishing Autumn is Awesome
Book SynopsisEvery Cherry's Stories for your Senses is an innovative series that immerses the reader in stories using the five senses. The storylines act as guides to each environment and sensory descriptions engage readers in each world that is created. Autumn is Awesome takes its readers for a fun, and chilly, walk in the woods.
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK The Big Alfie And Annie Rose Storybook
Book SynopsisThis gorgeous storybook is full of snapshots of family life, from breakfast to bedtime and from birthdays to walks in the park. All small children will be able to identify with Alfie and Annie Rose, two hugely appealing pre-schoolers who are constantly tackling new experiences and making new friends.Trade ReviewShirley Hughes is a national treasure -- Philip PullmanThere's just something so reassuring about Hughes' colourful drawings of the day-to-day activities that you know inside out . . . Words and pictures merge seamlessly . . . Hughes is a magical storyteller with an instinctive understanding of the mind of the pre-schooler . . . She makes the ordinary extraordinary * Guardian *I am reminded of something John Diamond wrote: 'This, here, now, is what happiness is. Enjoy it'. To me, the work of Shirley Hughes says something very similar -- Wendy Cope * Daily Telegraph *
£8.54
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Words of Friendship
Book SynopsisJake Biggin is a father of two, living in North London. After being inspired by the questions of his little ones, he created this book to provide hope and comfort to children, specifically targeting those who are anxious or curious about the big wide world. Words of Love is the perfect gift for all stages of life, and helps readers face any worries. Jake is also an award-winning illustrator and author, and each book in his 'Big Little Hearts' picture book series, which looks at children's worries, such as grief, has been a number 1 Hot New Release on Amazon.The first book in this series, the bestselling 'Words of Love', won Silver for Best Children's Book 6+ at the Junior Design Awards 2024.
£11.69
Beamreach Do Grannies have Green Fingers
Book SynopsisJoin Alexander in his latest colourful quest to find the answer to the puzzling question, Do Grannies have green fingers?
£7.59
Hachette Children's Group Theres A House Inside My Mummy Board Book
Book SynopsisA funny and tender board book story about waiting for a new brother or sister to arrive.There''s a house inside my mummy,Where my little brother grows,Or maybe it''s my little sisterNo one really knows.Waiting for a new brother or sister to arrive can be a confusing and worrying time for young children. Sharing this simple rhyming story together is the perfect way to reassure your little one and involve them in all the excitement. Told with humour and warmth by Giles Andreae, the author of much-loved family favourite Giraffes Can''t Dance.''A great book for sharing with your first born while your second is still in the ''tummy house'''' - The TimesA note from the author:''When my wife became pregnant for the second time, I was talking to Flinn, our 2-year old son, about what was going to take place and how exciting it would be for him to have a brother or sister. I startedTrade ReviewIt can be really difficult for a child to adapt to a new member of the family and books are a great way to introduce the idea... the one I most frequently recommend is Giles Andreae's 'There's A House Inside My Mummy'. * Scottish Book Trust *A popular book that captures the wonder and excitement of looking forward to a new member joining the family * Families Magazine *It can be really difficult for a child to adapt to a new member of the family and books are a great way to introduce the idea. The one I most frequently recommend is Giles Andreae's There's a house inside my mummy * Scottish Book Trust *This little board book tells it how it is through the eyes of a toddler * Evening Echo *When I asked friends with more than one child which book they'd recommend on the subject, the one that came up time and again was this one * parentdish.co.uk *This clever story explores a child's perspective of his mummy being pregnant. Beautifully told in simple rhyme, it is a book that can be read over and over again * Carousel *An everyday story made special by the gentle humour, simple rhyme and friendly pictures * The Independent *A great book for sharing with your firstborn while your second is still in the 'tummy house'. * The Times *Creates a sense of security to encourage a young child to feel involved * Junior *
£6.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK Hey Duggee The Potty Badge
Book SynopsisEarn your Potty Badge with Duggee!Duggee''s nephew, Duggly has come to visit the clubhouse but he looks different . . . Duggly isn''t wearing his nappy because he is learning to use the potty!Join your favourite Squirrels as they teach Duggly a special potty-training song.Featuring all of your favourite characters from the triple BAFTA-winning CBeebies show, this new board book story is perfect for helping parents with potty training and encouraging little Hey Duggee fans to use the potty with confidence. Suitable for 18+ months.
£6.83
Pan Macmillan Chick Pea
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£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers THOMAS FRIENDS MAGNET BOOK
Book SynopsisPeep! Peep! All aboard with Thomas & Friends in this All Engines Go magnetic adventure!All Engines Go! Toddlers can take a journey across the Island of Sodor and meet all the trains in this fun, magnetic book with 5 great scenes. Start the day at the Engine Sheds, visit the Farm and race down Lookout Mountain. Then create adventures of your own with the magnetic characters of Thomas, Percy, Kana, Nia, Diesel, Bruno, Sandy and Carly. Each of the 8 engines is a magnetic play piece that can be used again and again.The illustration on the front cover shows the magnets that are stored inside the book. This removes the need for a plastic holder on the front cover.There are hours of fun to be had and this is the perfect way to encourage children aged 3 and up to use their imagination and build a life-long love of books.Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 75 years. He ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage and appeals to young fans of Paw Patrol, Fireman Sam and Peppa Pig.
£9.49
Penguin Random House Children's UK Baby Touch My First Book a blackandwhite cloth
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£10.44
Penguin Random House Children's UK Spot Visits His Grandparents
Book SynopsisSpot loves visiting Grandma and Grandpa! Join in the fun as he helps Grandpa in the garden, and even finds Mum''s old ball to play with, until... oh no, the shed window is broken! Never mind, there''s still time for a story before Spot goes home.With fun flaps to develop fine motor skills and an adventurous story to encourage curiosity and exploration, this board book is perfect for early learning and play.If you loved this, try Where''s Spot?, Spot Goes to School and Spot Goes to the Park for more lift-the-flap fun!
£7.59
Hachette Children's Group People Need People
Book SynopsisWinner of The Queen''s Knickers Award 2024To walk toTo talk toTo cry and rely on,People will always need people . . .From the creators of Nature Trail comes an uplifting picture book about the power of people, and the importance of connecting with others. This timely poem reminds us all to be kind to one another.Written by legendary poet, Benjamin Zephaniah, one of The Times'' top 50 British post-war writers. Beautifully illustrated by Nila Aye.Praise for Nature Trail:A joy to read with small children - IndependentTrade ReviewIt is impossible to read this book and not smile. A joyous book to share, with charming details to spot on every spread * BookTrust *Zephaniah's beautiful poetry [...] is complemented by Aye's diverse illustrations and, together, they offer many talking points for you and your child. * Belfast Telegraph *
£6.99
Bonnier Books Ltd Why is the Sky Blue and other science questions
Book SynopsisWhy is the sky blue?Why does it turn red when the sun rises?What is colour anyway?Ready to find out?Follow Q, your all-knowing guide, on this epic journey through the universe and discover the answers to your biggest questions about the Earth, stars and everything in between.WARNING: only curious kids allowed!- Discover tons of unimaginable facts that are beyond belief!- Quiz curious minds by asking peculiar questions, then unfold the flap to reveal the answers- With incredible photography to back up the facts
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Thomas Friends Speedy Sticker Scenes
Book SynopsisJoin Thomas and his friends for a sticker adventure on the Island of Sodor!Complete the sticker scenes with your fun stickers as the engines play on the farm, race around Knapford Station, puff down to the Docks and lots more!Join Thomas, Percy, Nia and Diesel as well as their new friend Kana as they learn and play around Sodor. Including over 75 stickers, this fun book is sure to keep little engineers entertained.Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 75 years. He ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.
£5.99
Arcturus Publishing My Lonely Book
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£7.59
Arcturus Publishing My Happy Book
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£7.59
Arcturus Publishing My Angry Book
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£7.59
Hachette Children's Group Charlie and Lola: I Am Too Absolutely Small For
Book SynopsisA classic Charlie and Lola picture book about starting school worries, from Children's Laureate Lauren Child.Charlie's little sister Lola is nearly big enough to go to school. But Lola is not so sure...Lola says, "I am absolutely not BIG. I am still really quite small. I probably do not have time to go to school. I am too extremely busy doing important things at home." This classic first-day-at-school tale addresses children's fears with warmth, humour, and a lot of fun.As seen on CBeebies!'No first-timer should start school without this book' - The Sunday TimesTrade ReviewAn imaginative and beautiful tale... Excellent * The Sun *Lauren Child is so good it's exhilarating * Independent *Child gives a simple story about starting school extra layers of complexity and humour * Books for Keeps *Exciting, funny and memorable * Child Care *Lauren Child is a star * Guardian *A unique talent * Sunday Telegraph *No first-timer should start school without this book * The Sunday Times *A must for any child...she writes about the trials of childhood with a clairvoyant eye * The Independent *Deals sympathetically with children's fears surrounding the first day of school * Teesside Evening Telegraph *An exciting, funny and memorable read for both carers and children * Child Care *Done with all Child's usual wit and idiosyncratic style * Children's Bookseller *Fresh, provocative and sharp-witted * Carousel *With the author's trademark collages, funky, curly writing and soaring leaps of imagination, this book is set to become a modern classic * Daily Mail *This is a winner either as a read-aloud or for independent perusal * School Library Journal *Go straight out and beg, borrow or steal a copy of Lauren Child's latest book * Angels & Urchins *Perfect preparation for school - not preachy or scary, just charming * Scottish Sunday Mail *An exceptional starting school book full of diversity in print, presentation and illustration * Scholastic *Child is the Tracey Emin of illustration for young children: provocative, fearless, funny but full of spirit and warmth * The Independent *An imaginative and beautiful tale * The Sun *Lauren Child is a must for any child...feels fresh and instantly consoling * The Independent *The perfect preparation for reception as it covers many of the normal fears about starting school * Mumsnet *No first-timer should start school without this book * The Sunday Times *An imaginative and beautiful tale... Excellent * The Sun *Lauren Child is so good it's exhilarating * Independent *Lauren Child is a star * Guardian *A unique talent * Sunday Telegraph *Child gives a simple story about starting school extra layers of complexity and humour * Books for Keeps *Exciting, funny and memorable * Child Care *Child gives a simple story about starting school extra layers of complexity and humour. * Books for Keeps *Child is the Tracey Emin of illustration for young children: provocative, fearless, funny, but full of spirit and warmth. * The Independent *An exciting, funny and memorable read for both carers and children. * Child Care *An imaginative and beautiful tale... Excellent. * The Sun *
£7.59
Beamreach Alexanders Colourful Quests
Book SynopsisDrawing on the writer and illustrator, Fransie Frandsenâs experience as mother and art therapist, the books emphasise the importance of communication between parents and children.
£23.99
Pan Macmillan We're Having a Baby: Adapting To A New Baby
Book SynopsisThe Big Steps series is designed to help little ones cope with everyday experiences in their little lives. In We're Having a Baby, Nancy is going to be a big sister. Her family help her prepare for the new baby. See Grandma and Grandpa come to look after her when Mummy and Daddy go to hospital, then watch as she welcomes her new brother home in this sweet and very practical novelty book with flaps and mechanisms. Each page has really helpful tips for parents and carers that are endorsed by The Good Play Guide and leading Early Years Consultant, Dr Amanda Gummer. With delightful illustrations from Marion Cocklico, We're Having a Baby is the perfect story book to share and reassure every little person about to have a sibling.The Big Steps series has been endorsed and recommended by Dr Amanda Gummer's Good Toy Guide.For more toddler tips read I'm Starting Nursery, I'm Not Sleepy and No More Nappies: A potty-training guideTrade ReviewThe Big Steps books are a great way of introducing children to different life skills and building their confidence and familiarity with doing them. Watching characters their own age experience different things goes a long way in letting children know that they are normal, healthy and not scary. The children enjoyed pointing to the different pictures, opening flaps and naming objects, which is fantastic for helping to build their vocabulary and prepare them for learning to read. The book is also sturdy enough for enthusiastic hands. Our testers found the little tips at the bottom of the page useful and in one case, they helped to transform a reluctant dresser into someone who is happy to get dressed most mornings! -- Dr Amanda Gummer * Dr Gummer's Good Play Guide *
£6.99
Beamreach Do Babies wear Pyjamas
Book SynopsisAlexander's Questions is a delightful series of children's books about an inquisitive boy, called Alexander. In each book he embarks on a mission to find an answer to another puzzling question. The series explores, in a fabulously fun and engaging way, the notion of parent-child communication. Drawing on the writer and illustrator, Fransie Frandsen's experience as mother and art therapist, the books emphasize the importance of communication between parents and children.
£7.59
Brown Dog Books Pete and the Poop
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£11.69
Andersen Press Ltd The Nose Toes and Tummy Book
Book SynopsisThis is your nose. What happens when we press it? BEEEEP!From fingers that tickle to bellies that need to be gobbled up, join in with each family as they play their own games to name different bits of the body. From Waterstones Prize-winning Sally Nicholls comes this interactive board book full of fun and play, illustrated with diverse young families by illustrator Gosia Herba.
£7.59
Beamreach Do Daddies have Ants in their Pants
Book SynopsisJoin Alexander in his latest colourful quest to find the answer to the puzzling question, Do daddies have ants in their pants?
£7.59
Diggs Publishing Going to Therapy
£11.69
Bonnier Books Ltd Look I'm a Lion!
Book SynopsisDo your best animal impressions and learn about the wild with Look! I'm a Lion!
£9.49
Penguin Random House Children's UK Spot Goes to the Farm Spot Original Lift The
Book SynopsisDad wants to show Spot the baby animals, but it looks as though they''re hiding! Will Spot and Dad be able to find them?Toddlers will love discovering different farm animals in this classic picture book. With fun flaps to train fine motor skills and an adventure to encourage curiosity and exploration, this is great for early learning and play.If you loved this, try Where''s Spot?, Spot Goes to School and Spot Goes on Holiday for more lift-the-flap fun!
£7.59
Pikku Publishing Finn's Garden Friends
Book SynopsisNature loving Finn's life has been turned upside down by a move to the city. All he can see are dull, grey buildings. But Grandpa has a surprise in store: his allotment! By introducing Finn to his allotment, Finn reconnects with the natural world: he's amazed to discover a hibernating hedgehog, whom he befriends, and learns to care for a fox. There is, after all, nature in the city! A beautifully detailed picture book with a directory of wildlife for spotting in the story, as well as dedicated hedgehog and fox fact pages.Trade ReviewAfter the long, cold, dark days of winter, spring is always the most welcome of seasons. A time of green shoots, of new growth and renewal, and the promise of warmth and light. This year, spring has more of a significance to us than at any other time, certainly in my life. Living through a pandemic has been extremely tough for children, with so many restrictions on their everyday lives. But the one solace we have been able to provide for them has been more time spent in nature. For many children (and adults!), this will have been a huge boost to their mental and physical well-being at such a challenging time. Through my work as a Learning Manager at the Wildfowl and Wetland Trust's London Wetland Centre, I see first-hand just how positive forming a connection to the natural world is for children. Research has shown that there are profound benefits to well-being from being outside and forming a deeper empathy for the world around us. Developing this empathy will – crucially – lead to children wanting to protect the natural world and become the conservationists of the future. Books have always been a powerful tool for unlocking ideas in children, and showing them what the world has to offer. So it has been my pleasure to consult on the natural history in Rachel's story of Finn, a city boy with a love for nature. Finn's discovery of green space when all around seems grey, could be the experience of any child who lives surrounded by buildings and roads. Luckily for Finn, Grandpa Bill recognises his grandson's longings, and steps in to help. Rescue comes with visits to his wonderful allotment, where Finn finds what he needs: hedgehogs, foxes, birds and plants. A living, breathing world. Not that it's all plain sailing: it's quite a struggle for Finn to develop empathy for the fox, but in the end he learns to understand that every living thing is worth caring for! This empathy is a strong thread in Finn's Garden Friends. It is so important that children form bonds with animals, especially in the city where many children wouldn't be aware that they live alongside some fantastic creatures. In fact, our cities teem with wildlife, and there is now a strong movement to encourage urban children to explore the natural world. Many will live in areas with poor access to nature, but through improved green spaces such as allotments, children are able to experience surprising amounts of wildlife. Did you know there are over 300,000 allotments in the UK alone? They are really important habitats for urban wildlife, and great places for children to learn about cycles of growth and renewal. As children will see from Finn's story, when we look after the planet we find that it looks after us in return. We hope everyone will enjoy Finn's adventure, and take away some ideas about how to bring children and nature together! -- Paul LawstonA delightful story, beautifully illustrated, which successfully conveys the joy and wonder of spending time in nature…. a great reminder that there are wild spaces and creatures to be found, even in the most urban of settings.’ -- Dr Jess French
£8.54
Five Mile My Calm Me Down Book
Book SynopsisHaving a tanty Chucking your toys out of the cot Throwing a wobbly These are just some of the phrases we use to describe having a tantrum. While it is easy to make fun of such an event, it represents emotional turmoil, or a feelings storm, happening within. This book describes feelings that create these storms and offers children a range of well researched techniques to help calm the storm inside them such as: breathing activities, physical activities, sensory play, imaginative or creative thinking, positive self talk and mindfulness.
£12.71
Usborne Publishing Ltd Going to the Dentist
Book SynopsisFirst experiences are a regular occurence for small children and sharing books is a good way to prepare them for what to expect. A cheerful, reassuring story about a boy visiting the dentist for the first time. Illustrated by Stephen Cartwright, best known for his much-loved Poppy and Sam books.
£6.23
Pan Macmillan We're Going to the Dentist: Going for a Check-up
Book SynopsisThe Big Steps series is designed to help little ones (and their parents or carers) with everyday experiences in their lives. In We're Going to the Dentist, meet Nancy and Teddy, who go for a dental check-up for the first time. Explore the waiting room, sit in the dentist's chair and learn about how to brush your teeth in this sweet story, brought to life with fun flaps and mechanisms. Each page has really helpful tips for parents and carers that are endorsed by The Good Play Guide and leading Early Years Consultant, Dr Amanda Gummer. With delightful illustrations from Marion Cocklico, We're Going to the Dentist is a brilliant way to prepare children for a dental check-up in a fun and relatable way.For more toddler tips, read Can You Say Please?, We're Going to the Doctor and I Can Get Dressed.Trade ReviewThe Big Steps books are a great way of introducing children to different life skills and building their confidence and familiarity with doing them. Watching characters their own age experience different things goes a long way in letting children know that they are normal, healthy and not scary. The children enjoyed pointing to the different pictures, opening flaps and naming objects, which is fantastic for helping to build their vocabulary and prepare them for learning to read. The book is also sturdy enough for enthusiastic hands. Our testers found the little tips at the bottom of the page useful and in one case, they helped to transform a reluctant dresser into someone who is happy to get dressed most mornings! -- Dr Amanda Gummer * Dr Gummer's Good Play Guide *
£6.99
Happy Yak Hello Potty
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£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Tad A big story about a brave minibeast
Book SynopsisSometimes the biggest stories come from the smallest beginningsWinner of the 2020 Oscar's Book Prize!Meet Tad.She's the smallest tadpole in a big pond, and lives there with all her tadbrothers and tadsisters.Although something else lives there too BIG BLUB! And when everyone else starts to disappear, Tad starts to wonder if Big Blub will get her tooOr is everyone else going somewhere else; somewhere better? And if so, will Tad ever get there too?A big story about a tiny tadpole about growing up, branching out, and taking a leap into life.Winner of the 2020 Oscar's Book Prize and from the award-winning creator of The Storm Whale and Granddad's Island, Tad is the perfect story for everyone who's ever grown up, or still has a way to goSaturated with colour and steeped in the fear and excitement of growing up. The Guardian, Best New Picture Books roundupAn author-illustrator destined to be one of this generation's great talents Huffington PostTrade ReviewPraise for Tad“Saturated with colour and steeped in the fear and excitement of growing up.” The Guardian, Best New Picture Books roundup Praise for Benji Davies“Benji Davies (The Storm Whale and Grandad’s Island) is fast establishing himself as a leading light in children’s picture books” – Huffington Post “An author-illustrator destined to be one of this generation’s great talents” – Huffington Post Praise for THE STORM WHALE“Like the best picture books, “The Storm Whale” has an outsize emotional force that often comes from what the author-illustrator Benji Davies leaves out” – New York Times Praise for THE STORM WHALE IN WINTER“Intensely atmospheric, full of biting cold, tender detail and warm light, this is a book to cuddle up with” – The Guardian Praise for GRANDAD’S ISLAND“A gently magical story about bidding farewell to a grandparent, Davies’ vibrant palette infuses the story with a hopeful spirit” – Huffington Post “Benji Davies didn’t invent the melancholy sea story, but he sure knows how to deliver one…’Grandad’s Island’ metaphorically and movingly re-imagines the experience of loss” – Boston Globe
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Alfie Gets in First
Book SynopsisAlfie and his mum and baby sister, Annie Rose, arrive home after shopping. While his mum struggles with the pushchair outside, Alfie rushes inside and slams the door behind him. So now Alfie's stuck INSIDE and his mum and Annie Rose are stuck OUTSIDE without a key! Soon everyone in the street is trying to help rescue Alfie - but he's got a plan of his own . . .Trade ReviewEnormously satisfying. * The Guardian *There's just something so reassuring about Hughes' colourful drawings of the day-to-day activities that you know inside out . . . Words and pictures merge seamlessly . . . Hughes is a magical storyteller with an instinctive understanding of the mind of the pre-schooler . . . She makes the ordinary extraordinary * Guardian *Shirley Hughes is a national treasure -- Philip PullmanText and artwork are both delightful and sympathetically balanced * British Book News *
£7.59
Usborne Publishing Ltd All About Friends
Book SynopsisWhy do we need friends? And what makes a good friend? This charmingly illustrated book explores the benefits of having friends, looking at different types of friendships, and what happens when friends fall out and make up. Includes helpful notes for grown-ups on talking to children about friendships, dealing with conflicts and imaginary friends.
£9.49
Sweet Cherry Publishing A Day in the Snow
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£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Busy Day Firefighter
Book SynopsisWINNER OF RIGHT START AWARDS 2021Join in and help the busy firefighter in this playful, interactive flap book!Nee-naw, nee-naw! Can you help the firefighter to save the day? Join in and use the flaps to slide down the pole, unroll the hose, put out the fire and much, much more. With interactive action-flaps, you can do it, too!Each clever flap provides an action or scene-change to encourage children to actively engage and explore. The playful flaps are perfect for little hands to develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.Original concept and illustration by Dan Green. The Busy Day series:Introduces the worldBoosts motor skillsRecommended for children aged 2+Also available in the Busy Day series:Builder Vet ChefAstronautFarmerAthleteTrain Driver
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Alfie's Feet
Book SynopsisSplish, splash, splosh! Alfie has new yellow boots that are perfect for walking through puddles and stamping in mud. There's something not quite right about them, though - they're making Alfie's feet turn outwards...Join Alfie as he works out what's wrong with his boots in this wonderfully splashy adventure.
£7.59
Pan Macmillan We're Going to the Doctor: Preparing For A
Book SynopsisThe Big Steps series is designed to help little ones deal with new experiences in their lives. In We're Going to the Doctor, meet Billy and Nell, who go for a check-up and have an injection. Help Billy and Nell explore the waiting room, get weighed by the doctor and have their injection in this fun-filled novelty book, brought to life with flaps and mechanisms. Each page has really helpful tips for parents and carers that are endorsed by The Good Play Guide and leading Early Years Consultant, Dr Amanda Gummer. With delightful illustrations from Marion Cocklico, We're Going to the Doctor is a brilliant way to introduce going for a check-up in a fun and relatable way.For more toddler tips, read We're Having A Baby, I'm Not Sleepy and Can You Say Please?Trade ReviewThe Big Steps books are a great way of introducing children to different life skills and building their confidence and familiarity with doing them. Watching characters their own age experience different things goes a long way in letting children know that they are normal, healthy and not scary. The children enjoyed pointing to the different pictures, opening flaps and naming objects, which is fantastic for helping to build their vocabulary and prepare them for learning to read. The book is also sturdy enough for enthusiastic hands. Our testers found the little tips at the bottom of the page useful and in one case, they helped to transform a reluctant dresser into someone who is happy to get dressed most mornings! -- Dr Amanda Gummer * Dr Gummer's Good Play Guide *
£6.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK Moomin and the Great Outdoors
Book SynopsisA bright and bold novelty format with a different slide and pull tab on every spread.It''s a beautiful day in Moominvalley and Moomin is going on an adventure! He is determined to find his best friend Snufkin. Could he be hiding up in the trees, or down by the lake, or inside a very dark cave?Help Moomin explore the great outdoors in this delightful and interactive board book.Discover more Moomin adventures:The Very BIG Moominhouse Lift-the-Flap BookMoomin and the Windy DayMoomin''s Pancake Picnic Peep-InsideMoomin''s Seek and Find Finger-Trail BookMoomin''s Touch and Feel Playbook
£8.54
Bonnier Books Ltd Look I'm Happy!
Book SynopsisCopy the faces and learn all about feelings with Look! I'm Happy!
£9.49
Pan Macmillan I Can Be Patient
Book SynopsisWith flaps, tabs and sliders, I Can Be Patient helps young children to understand why they have to wait and how they can develop their ability to be patient.With delightful illustrations from Marie Paruit on every page, this is the perfect book for parents and carers to share with young children who are just starting to recognize their feelings and to develop their emotional intelligence. Explanations, hints and tips from Early Years expert Dr Janet Rose will provide parents with all the extra guidance they need.The Little Big Feelings series has been endorsed and recommended by Dr Amanda Gummer’s Good Play Guide.Learn more about sharing emotions in the Little Big Feelings series: I Like to be Kind, Sometimes I am Worried, Sometimes I am Angry, When I am Happy and I Can Say Sorry.Trade ReviewA lovely series of books with colourful illustrations and interactive pages that encourage children to explore and share their emotions. The wheels, flaps and sliders provided great discussion points … and are great for reading together as they raise a lot of questions to get the whole family talking about their feelings. -- Dr Amanda Gummer * Dr Gummer's Good Play Guide *
£7.59
Amicus Ink Happy Birthday Belly Button
Book SynopsisAn exuberant child celebrates being one year older, calling out body parts from head to toe that have grown since their last birthday. When you''re young, every inch grown feels like a huge achievement. You''re not just one year older, you''re one year bigger, too. Spirited rhyming text and active illustrations highlight body parts and share the joy of celebrating a birthday. Written by veteran children''s poet Kalli Dakos and illustrated by Luciana Navarro Powell''s warm and expressive art, Happy Birthday, Belly Button! is a delightful picture book to read with toddlers and preschoolers growing up.
£9.49
